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fasces

Pronunciation: /ˈfæsiːz/

The English word “fasces” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A Roman symbol of judicial authority consisting of a bundle of wooden sticks, with an axe blade embedded in the centre; used also as a symbol of fascism.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin fascēs (plural of fascis).

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